Amber Neely

1 week ago | appleinsider.com | Amber Neely

A Dutch court has sided with regulators, and is reasserting that Apple abused its market power by how it handled billing for dating apps, and is still on the hook for millions in fines. Despite its efforts, Apple has made little headway in escaping fines levied by Dutch regulators in 2021. The Rotterdam District Court has upheld the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets' decision, ruling that Apple did, in fact, impose unfair conditions on dating apps in the App Store.

2 weeks ago | appleinsider.com | Amber Neely

Anker is recalling select PowerCore 10000 power banks sold in the U.S. due to a battery defect that could cause overheating, melting, or fire. Here's how to get a refund. On Thursday, Anker issued a recall for certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks due to a potential fire risk. These units were sold in the U.S. between June 2016 and December 2022 under the model number A1263. The issue stems from defective lithium-ion batteries that may overheat, posing risks of melting, smoke, or fire.

2 weeks ago | appleinsider.com | Amber Neely

PNY's Duo Link V3 flash drive offers fast, flexible storage for users who need reliable performance across a range of devices with either USB-C or USB-A ports. PNY's new Duo Link V3 is a dual-interface flash drive built for high-speed transfers and wide-ranging compatibility. Aimed at content creators, professionals, and mobile-first users, it packs serious performance into a portable, durable form.

2 weeks ago | appleinsider.com | Amber Neely

In an ambiguous post today, President Donald Trump noted that he's close to a deal with China, that's still worse for Apple and the US economy than what was in place before his April tariff program launch. On Wednesday, Trump took to Truth Social to announce that the U.S. and China were in the process of completing tariff negotiations. According to Trump, the US will receive 55% tariffs, while China will receive 10%, pending approval from both parties.

2 weeks ago | appleinsider.com | Amber Neely

WhatsApp and U.S. lawmakers on both sides are rallying behind Apple's stand against the controversial UK demands to weaken encryption across the board. In February, the UK issued a secret order called a Technical Capability Notice, or TCN. The order was designed to force Apple into building a backdoor into its Advanced Data Protection system. The order wouldn't have just affected British citizens, either. It would have affected anyone, anywhere in the world, who had an iCloud account.